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Chart of the Day: Is Verizon Weak in a Strong Market?

Chart of the Day: Is Verizon Weak in a Strong Market?

The S&P 500 just had its biggest weekly rally in a year, but Verizon Communications didn’t participate. Are the bears moving in? The first pattern on today’s chart is the trio of drops following the last three quarterly reports. Those may reflect ... For more,...

Large Options Trade Appears in Coinbase as Bitcoin Rallies

Large Options Trade Appears in Coinbase as Bitcoin Rallies

Bitcoin is flirting with record highs and the options are getting active in Coinbase before its quarterly results. Check out this large transaction yesterday in the cryptocurrency exchange: Some 35,215 December 190 calls traded for an average price of $44.87. Matching...

Chart of the Day: JD.com Jumped. Will it Jump More?

Chart of the Day: JD.com Jumped. Will it Jump More?

JD.com jumped recently, and some traders may see potential for further upside. The first pattern on today’s chart is the dramatic rally between September 20 and October 7. The Chinese e-commerce company has shown signs of stabilizing above a 50 percent retracement of...

Earnings From Big Technology Stocks Are Coming Soon

Earnings From Big Technology Stocks Are Coming Soon

Third-quarter earnings season has begun. Financials were the first major sector to report and the agenda will soon turn to large technology companies like Microsoft and Apple. This article will cover some key dates and recent news on these major growth stocks....

Stocks Keep Climbing as Chips Falter and ‘Everything Else’ Advances

Stocks Keep Climbing as Chips Falter and ‘Everything Else’ Advances

Chipmakers have led the market all year, but they could be losing their edge as investors position for new conditions into yearend. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index ($SOX) dominated price action in the first half and remained the top performer through the end of...

Stocks Break Out as Technology and Cyclicals Come Back to Life

Stocks Break Out as Technology and Cyclicals Come Back to Life

Stocks broke out to new highs last week, led by technology and cyclicals like financials and cruise ships. The S&P 500 rose 1.1 percent between Friday, October 4, and Friday, October 11. It was the fifth straight positive week. The index also closed above 5,800...

Software Powers Growth-Stock Comeback as 4th Quarter Begins

Software Powers Growth-Stock Comeback as 4th Quarter Begins

2024 is entering its homestretch, and large-cap growth stocks could be making a comeback. Technology, communications and consumer discretionaries are the three best-performing sectors in the last month, according to TradeStation data. That's important for at least two...

AMD Has Lagged in the AI Race. Could It Catch Up This Week?

AMD Has Lagged in the AI Race. Could It Catch Up This Week?

Advanced Micro Devices was an early mover in the AI boom. Now, after a long period of stagnation, traders may see potential for the chip stock to play catch-up. Thursday, October 10, could be a pivotal session. That's when CEO Lisa Su plans to unveil the company's...

AI, Robotaxis, Inflation and Earnings Could Move Stocks This Week

AI, Robotaxis, Inflation and Earnings Could Move Stocks This Week

The stock market is entering a busy time as investors prepare for AI events, plus inflation and the start of earnings season. Here are some potentially big items this week: Tuesday-Wednesday: Amazon.com (AMZN) has a Prime Big Deal Days. This may focus attention on the...